In an easy listening pop album like this, it is better to describe the emotions the music conjures over sound itself. Thanks to satisfactory storytelling, Bryan Eich presents an album full of emotion. Piano and snare opener "Big Fish" stumbles through lust-driven vulnerabilities. "Can't Wait For Long" dwells in the heady feeling of love while "Head Hangs Low" follows the lowest moments of despair. Coming of age "We're Worlds Apart" and "Somewhere Along the Line" both share cinematic qualities in their already mature sound. "Piece of Mind" portrays a much weaker, broader idea of misfortune - in this case, loss of self or the search for self - but sounds just as sweet as any of Eich's other poppy manifestations. The daunting "Love Blind" is full of false hope and the irreconcilable "Lost" pounds and throbs through strong emotions. The lovely "Everything" depicts even the most cumbersome goodbyes. "One That I Like" provides cheerful trills during the most substantial stages of love. The desperation in "Lonely Where I've Been" seems so sweet despite the gradual pain that pulsates through, eventually ending with the most melancholy strings ever thought imaginable. "Time Will Come Over You" is independent and strong as well as encouraging like in the closer, "Honey". Sleeping By a Wire will bring you to tears if experiencing a weak heart, which is until you come across one of the inspiring songs on the album. Having a fairly good balance of tracks, Eich is well aware of the power his music can evoke.
It's sometimes hard to believe that Sleeping By a Wire is unsigned, an album this attractive would be sure to find any willing label, but is this album ready for one? Providing itself in a separate space from most equally good albums, Bryan Eich situates himself in the best possible position. Being without a label, Sleeping By a Wire feels that much more uncommon, as though listeners are taking an audio tour through his thoughts and feelings he's fond of encountering. Much like anyone recounting old memories, times of difficulty are imminent. In the line, "I think I have to take a step back, retrace my thoughts." It's as though a commentary is playing during Eich's songs, telling listeners that he needs time to think, better grasp a feeling once lost. His storytelling and real depiction of emotion unwinds gracefully throughout his music. What makes Sleeping By a Wire such a strong album is its ability to accept its insecurities and vulnerabilities This makes the album that much more personal and that much more honest.
Track Listing
1. Big Fish
2. Can't Wait For Long
3. Head Hangs Low
4. We're Worlds Apart
5. Somewhere Along The Line
6. Piece of Mind
7. Love Blind
8. Lost
9. Everything
10. One That I Like
11. Lonely Where I've Been
12. Time Will Come Over You
13. Honey
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